Scheduled MonumentsEnglandLower Ditchford medieval settlement

Lower Ditchford medieval settlement

England
List entry 1018152
Nation
England
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Scheduled area

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Overview

History & significance

Lower Ditchford is a medieval settlement located in Gloucestershire, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a deserted or shrunken village. The site preserves evidence of medieval occupation through ridge-and-furrow field systems and associated settlement features that reflect the agricultural and domestic organisation of the medieval period. Such settlements are valuable archaeological records of medieval rural life and land use patterns in the English Midlands and West Country, documenting the medieval transition from dispersed settlement to consolidated village forms.

Lower Ditchford medieval settlement is a scheduled monument protected by Historic England under reference 1018152. View the official record →

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Questions & answers

What is Lower Ditchford medieval settlement?

Lower Ditchford is a medieval settlement located in Gloucestershire, England, comprising the earthwork remains of a deserted or shrunken village. It is designated a Scheduled Ancient Monument by Historic England (NHLE) under reference 1018152.

Who is responsible for protecting Lower Ditchford medieval settlement?

Lower Ditchford medieval settlement is a Scheduled Ancient Monument, legally protected by Historic England (NHLE) — the body responsible for designating and safeguarding heritage sites in England. The official designation reference is 1018152.

What other scheduled monuments are near Lower Ditchford medieval settlement?

Several scheduled monuments lie within 10 km, including Tithe barn (6.6 km), Bourton Clump long barrow (7.4 km), Bowl barrow 620m south west of Sezincote (8.6 km).

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